Cotton Ball
Also known as: Mā White , Airport , Child of Light , Alice Blue
As a pale take on white, Cotton Ball carries clean and minimal energy that suits minimalist design and medical branding. Its complement lands in white territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 19.50:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Cotton Ball color codes
- HEX
- #F2F7FD
- RGB
- rgb(242, 247, 253)
- RGBA
- rgba(242, 247, 253, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 73%, 97%)
- HSV
- hsv(213, 4%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(97.0 -0.9 -3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.4% 0.010 252.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: aliceblue #F0F8FF · ΔE 1.3
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 5.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cotton Ball works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cotton Ball
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cotton Ball by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.50:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cotton Ball background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cotton Ball
Cotton Ball with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cotton Ball
Cotton Ball triad
Explore
Similar colors
- First Snow #E8EFF8 · ΔE 2.2
- Lighthouse #F3F4F4 · ΔE 3.1
- Cotton Boll #E7EFFB · ΔE 3.2
- Doctor #F9F9F9 · ΔE 3.3
- Beluga #EFF2F1 · ΔE 3.6
- White #FFFFFF · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cotton Ball is closest to Sugar Milk .
FAQ
Cotton Ball FAQs
What color is Cotton Ball?
Cotton Ball is a light white with the hex code #F2F7FD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 213°, 73% saturation, and 97% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cotton Ball?
The hex code for Cotton Ball is #F2F7FD. In RGB it's rgb(242, 247, 253), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 1%).
What colors go well with Cotton Ball?
Cotton Ball pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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